Sony launches NEX-VG20 with 1080p24 /60p !

[joe1946]

The new Handycam® NEX-VG20 camcorder from Sony allows videographers to explore the artistic potential of the growing range of E-Mount lenses for shooting cinematic Full HD video and high-resolution still photos. The new camcorder offers several enhancements over Sony’s acclaimed NEX-VG10 – the world’s first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses – including comprehensive manual controls, improved imaging quality and upgraded sound. Significantly refined ergonomics include enhanced grips for balance and low-angle shooting, and a second record button, among many others.

“Whether you’re shooting video or stills, this camcorder’s large sensor rivals the expressive picture quality of a DSLR camera,” said Andy Bubala, director of camcorders at Sony Electronics. “We’ve also made several enhancements to deliver the type of camcorder that video enthusiasts will love.”

With a resolution of 16.1 effective megapixels, the camcorder’s Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor assures outstanding video image quality, with extremely low noise in low light. It also captures pristine 16 megapixel still photos, with RAW format support for all the post-processing flexibility that’s familiar to DSLR users. The sensor also allows the creation of background defocus ('bokeh') effects with a user’s E-mount lenses.

Full HD video shooting in the AVCHD™ format is now complemented by a choice of 24p and 60p (progressive) frame rate options. Footage shot at 24p can be enhanced with Cinema Tone Gamma™ and Cinema Tone Color™ for an even richer, more cinematic look.

Dialogue and other sounds are captured by the precision Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone that now supports stereo and 5.1 channel surround. The camcorder also offers a new audio level control.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1108/11...onynexvg20.asp



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[starmanric]

Anyone know if it has mic in and hdmi out?

[vanvideo]

Anyone know if it has mic in and hdmi out?

Yeah, it has the mini audio jack, I can't remember what it's called, but no XLR inputs. It'll make a professional audio tech cringe.
It has a mini-HDMI port, too.

[joe1946]

[-Sandro-]

Are they doing it on purpose to post only low(very LOW) resolution videos or what?

[joe1946]

Are they doing it on purpose to post only low(very LOW) resolution videos or what?

They said they will post 720p or 1080p versions later.

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[brunerww]

Here are a few 1080p pre-production VG20 YouTube clips from videoaktiv in Deutschland: http://www.videoaktiv.de/Praxis+Technik/CAMCORDER-Hintergrundinfo/Sony-NEX-VG20-Testszenen-mit-dem-Vorserienmodell.html

Looks like they've posted the original files for downloading. I don't have time to download them right now, but looking at the YouTube clips at 720p on a 42" screen, I don't see any moire on the roofs or in the water.

[qazwsx]

In the MTS files, there's definitely a bit of aliasing and moire. In SonyNEX_VG20_Vorserie_Szene_1 in the railing on the right side in the background there's aliasing, as well as around some of the windows of the houses. In SonyNEX_VG20_Vorserie_Szene_2 on the water in the distance there's some moire occurring.

It's definitely minimal in my opinion, but it's still there.

On the good side, it seems to handle jello decently well in this video: http://vimeo.com/28230799

[-Sandro-]

In the MTS files, there's definitely a bit of aliasing and moire. In SonyNEX_VG20_Vorserie_Szene_1 in the railing on the right side in the background there's aliasing, as well as around some of the windows of the houses. In SonyNEX_VG20_Vorserie_Szene_2 on the water in the distance there's some moire occurring.

It's definitely minimal in my opinion, but it's still there.

On the good side, it seems to handle jello decently well in this video: http://vimeo.com/28230799

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread...=1#post2419863

[jamesjjs]

Not looking good.... kinda disappointing in fact

http://www.cinema5d.com/news/?p=8001